Batman vs. Superman, by the Numbers

With Batman and Superman battling each other for the first time in a feature film, here’s a look back at how the two have stacked up onscreen in live-action theatrical releases before “Batman v Superman.”

The Tale of the Tape

Number of ‘Batman’ movies: 8

While Batman was serialized in films from 1943 and 1949, the first full-length feature adaptation of the DC Comics character was the 1966 film “Batman,” a movie version of the ’60s television series. It was followed by two“Batman” films directed by Tim Burton, twofrom Joel Schumacher and threedirectedby Christopher Nolan.

The 1966 feature had Adam West, from the television series, in the lead role. Michael Keaton took over in 1989 for two films. Then Val Kilmer and George Clooney each got their turns in the bat suit. Christian Bale took on the character for the three Christopher Nolan films. (Ben Affleck plays Batman in “Batman v Superman.”)